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Michigan NCRC Advocates > Cindy's Blog
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4/2/2009On April 1, 2009 Ingham ISD hosted a Professional Learning Summit designed to provide information and resources to educators about the National Career Readiness Certificate.
Speakers included Scott Stimart, ACT Inc.; Tricia Llewellyn, DELEG; Keenan Wade, DELEG; Emily Taylor, MDE; and Howard Hipes, Bricklayers Apprenticeship.
The audience expressed interest in reconvening to learn more and share resources.
If you are interested in receiving information about the next Professional Learning event please contact Cindy Leyrer cleyrer@inghamisd.
1/20/2009During "tax season" have learners gather documents related to filing taxes. Use the documents to expose the learner to finding appropriate information. Learners can review their own W-2 to find the amount of taxes paid (federal, state and local).
Learners use the W-2 form when completing tax forms and related documents. They must transfer information from one form to another.
Often they use the Reading for Information skill to understand tax filing guides, and the Applied Mathematics skill to calculate totals. 12/2/2008Learners develop the Locating Information skill by using varied charts and graphs to find, insert and compare information.
Check back often for a Locating Information "Tip of the Week".
Please feel free to share your Locating Information tips by posting a comment.
Use graphics that are of interest and relevance to students.
During the holidays, allow students to compare airline ticket costs, have them find and compare information about added fees for baggage, changing tickets, etc. Use maps of airport terminals to plan for transfer times and to locate restaurants and shops.
10/23/2008
Using charts and graphs to solve problems is important in any job—in fact this skill is the most prevalent in all jobs profiled—more so than Reading or Math!
Providing charts and graphs for learners allows them to begin working with the information to develop this skill.
USA Today provides simple graphics each day related to current events and topics. Have learners examine these graphics and identify key pieces of information and use the key to interpret the material.
Educators and trainers may want to review Targets for Instruction--Locating Information for more tips on developing this skill. 10/16/2008
The Locating Information assessment will be included in the Michigan Merit Examination beginning in 2009. This skill is unfamiliar to most educators. Like other skills, the Locating Information skill can be taught and developed.
Locating Information is the skill people use when they work with graphics such as charts, forms, graphs, tables and diagrams. Individuals are asked to find and insert information into these graphics. At higher levels, they must compare, summarize and analyze information.
Check back often for tips on preparing students for this assessment. 10/6/2008High school seniors who attend schools in the MMIT region (Bay, Arenac, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Huron, Ingham, Lapeer, Livingston, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawasee and Tuscola) are eligible to take the Locating Information assessment and receive a NCRC. Schools should plan to administer assessments between January 1 and February 11, 2009. For more information, contact Cindy Leyrer at cleyrer@inghamisd.org5/13/2008At the Mid-Michigan 2008 Spring Showcase on May 12, 2008, David Hollister announced that MMIT would fund the Locating Information assessment and certificates in 2009. This includes all seniors in the MMIT region. For more information about MMIT please visit www.midmiinnovationteam.org
5/4/2008The National WorkKeys Conference was a great experience for those of us who have attended this conference in the past, and for the growing number of new attendees. Over half of the total conference attendees had never attended past conferences--this demonstrates the "buzz" that has developed over the National Career Readiness Certificate.
ACT gave Michigan a 'Special Recognition' for the grassroots efforts you have all been a part of, and mentioned how quickly and efficiently our state has come up to speed. Congratulations to all the hard work you have done to make this possible! 4/2/2008
The Mid-Michigan Innovation Team (MMIT) project will wrap up soon. Prima Civitas, with support from Michigan State University, has provided funding for seniors to take the Locating Information assessment, and receive National Career Readiness Certificates. Approximately 12,000 high school students in the MMIT region were offered the opportunity to earn the NCRC.
The number and level of certificates earned will be available early next month.
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